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Steam & Sail in the
Elegant English R iviera
DAY 1
For those travelling with us by train, experience
one of England’s most quintessential holiday
welcoming moments – the great railway
journey along the sea wall at Dawlish, before
climbing high into the rural pasturelands of
the Devon hills then descending back to the coast to
arrive on the English Riviera at Torquay . We transfer
to the Livermead House Hotel, conveniently situated
on Torquay’s seafront. (D)
DAY 2
We travel to Totnes, where we join the oldest
preserved steam railway in the south-west, the South
Devon Railway. Following a pretty route through the
Dart Valley on a former GWR branch line, we follow
a scenic seven mile journey connecting the beautifully
maintained stations at Totnes and Buckfastleigh. We
DEPARTS
HOTEL
Tuesday 12 May 2020
Tuesday 9 June 2020
Tuesday 7 July 2020
Tuesday 22 September 2020
A wonderful rail holiday along one of Britain’s iconic routes to the English Riviera to
explore the beauty and charm of Devon’s magnificent coast by boat
and two of Devon’s finest steam railways.
© Mark Dickin RTL
© Dartmouth Steam Railway
Dartmouth Steam Railway
© Adobe Stock
Beautiful Torquay River Dart Cruise
© SDR
South Devon Railway
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
★ ★ A lovely introduction to Devon
★ ★ Arrive in Torquay along one of Britain’s truly
great coastal rail journeys
★ ★ Enjoy the South Devon Steam Railway to
Buckfastleigh
★ ★ Travel by steam train along the beautiful English
Riviera coastline
★ ★ Glorious sightseeing around Torquay
★ ★ Visit Dartmouth, historic naval town
★ ★ Idyllic circular cruise viewing sights from the
majestic River Dart
★ ★ Hotel on the stunning seafront
Fares
From
£479
5
DAYS
have some free time at Buckfastleigh where we can visit
Butterfly Farm and Otter Sanctuary, located adjacent
to the station and only a few minutes walk from the
platform or alternatively we can venture a little further
and visit nearby Buckfast Abbey and gardens. (B,D)
DAY 3
Today is free to relax in Torquay or explore the
stunning English Riviera. You may decide to take the
short ferry ride across the bay to the small fishing town
of Brixham, home of the ‘Golden Hind’ replica of the
iconic Tudor ship or perhaps visit the neighbouring
town of Babbacombe, famed for cliff railway built in
1926 and model village. We reconvene at the hotel for
our evening meal together. (B,D)
DAY 4
This morning we travel by steam train alongside the
English Riviera coastline to Churston, then on through
the wooded slopes of Long Wood bordering the Dart
Estuary to Kingswear. We take a short ferry crossing
to the historic resort of Dartmouth where there is
free time for some sightseeing and a gentle circular
river cruise viewing Bayards Cove, Kingswear and
Dartmouth Castles, Britannia Royal Naval College,
Dittisham Village and Sir Walter Raleigh’s Boathouse.
We return by steam train to Paignton and onwards to
our hotel. (B,D)
DAY 5
We bid farewell to new found friends and return
homeward. (B)
The Livermead House Hotel
The Livermead House Hotel in Torquay is an elegant
hotel built in 1820 on the edge of Cockington Valley
on Torquay sea front in the heart of The English Riviera,
Torbay. The Livermead House offers a traditional flavour
on Torquay’s water’s edge. It’s a level walk along the
promenade to the town centre and there is free Wi-Fi
Internet access in all public areas.
Also included in your Tour Fare:
★ ★ Dinner every evening
★ ★ Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home
Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
★ ★ Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
★ ★ Hotel Porterage
FARES
FARE REGION FIRST STANDARD
London: Paddington £605 £555
Greater London £609 £559
South of England £629 £569
East Anglia £659 £589
South West £519 £499
Heart of England £615 £565
Midlands £669 £559
Yorkshire £719 £599
North East £769 £619
North West £699 £579
South Wales £759 £575
North Wales £705 £579
Scotland £819 £655
£10 tour discount for holders of National Railcards
Join & Leave at Hotel £489
Single Room Supplement £39
4 nights’ bed, breakfast & Table d’Hôte evening meal
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base
(Standard or First Class)
Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described
All excursions and admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
Hotel Porterage